NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Renaissance Technologies LLC, Yacktman Asset Management, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Torray Fund, and TCI Fund Management. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -125,500 | 392,500 | $77,676 |
| Q1 2016 | Egerton Capital UK | Buy | 612,702 | 612,702 | $121,254 |
| Q1 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -1,097,355 | 2,853,487 | $564,705 |
| Q1 2016 | Lone Pine Capital | Buy | 1,117,695 | 3,249,789 | $643,133 |
| Q4 2015 | Lone Pine Capital | Buy | 2,132,094 | 2,132,094 | $402,561 |
| Q4 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -1,451,909 | 3,950,842 | $745,958 |
| Q3 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -484,425 | 5,402,751 | $896,587 |
| Q2 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 34,921 | 5,887,176 | $933,883 |
| Q1 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -256,819 | 5,852,255 | $941,979 |
| Q4 2014 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 1,075,793 | 6,109,074 | $900,416 |
| Q3 2014 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 214,270 | 5,033,281 | $663,185 |
| Q2 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 419,500 | 518,000 | $61,968 |
| Q2 2014 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -534,253 | 4,819,011 | $576,498 |
| Q1 2014 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -32 | 19,184 | $2,367 |
| Q1 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -340,200 | 98,500 | $12,153 |
| Q1 2014 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -505,759 | 5,353,264 | $660,486 |
| Q4 2013 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -871,005 | 19,216 | $2,202 |
| Q4 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,400 | 438,700 | $50,279 |
| Q4 2013 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -1,962,354 | 5,859,023 | $671,503 |
| Q3 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -158,900 | 437,300 | $41,657 |
| Q3 2013 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -2,973,384 | 890,221 | $84,802 |
| Q3 2013 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -19,836 | 7,821,377 | $745,064 |
| Q2 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 596,200 | 596,200 | $49,365 |
| Q2 2013 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 3,863,605 | 3,863,605 | $319,906 |
| Q2 2013 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 7,841,213 | 7,841,213 | $649,252 |
Frequently asked questions about NOC activity
Which institutional owners are buying NOC?
Institutional owners buying NOC include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in NOC activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in NOC compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in NOC increasing?
Institutional interest in NOC can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.